July 26, 2016

For the week ending July 24, 2016, temperatures averaged four degrees above normal,
according to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. Precipitation of an inch or more
covered much of the southwest and parts of the southern Panhandle. The eastern half of the State
remained mostly dry. Drought conditions existed in south central counties. Seed corn detasseling was
active and winter wheat harvest was wrapping up. There were 6.2 days suitable for fieldwork. Topsoil moisture
supplies rated 8 percent very short, 27 short, 64 adequate, and 1 surplus. Subsoil moisture supplies rated
5 percent very short, 23 short, 71 adequate, and 1 surplus.

Field Crops Report: Corn condition rated 1 percent very poor, 3 poor, 17 fair, 61 good, and
18 excellent. Corn silking was 82 percent, ahead of 77 last year and the five-year average of 76. Corn in
dough was 13 percent, near 9 last year, and equal to average.

Data for this news release were provided at the county level by USDA Farm Service Agency and UNL
Extension Service.
Access the National publication for Crop Progress and Condition tables HEREAccess the High Plains Region Climate Center for Temperature and Precipitation Maps HEREAccess the U.S. Drought Monitor HERE